# WRC 005-2026/27: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE DIGITISATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (03) YEARS

> This tender closed on 2026-07-31.

- **Reference:** WRC 005-2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Water Research Commission](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/water-research-commission.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-31
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-31 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-01 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Budget:** 50000000.00 ZAR

## Summary

#### Overview
**The WRC seeks to appoint a service provider to design, develop, digitise and maintain a central Knowledge Management System (DKMS) for three years.** This open tender (budget up to ZAR 50 million) targets IT/knowledge management specialists able to deliver end-to-end DKMS design, data migration, integration with Microsoft 365/Azure, training, change management, and ongoing support. Bidders should have DKMS deployment experience, strong governance and security capabilities (POPIA), and be able to align with WRC’s ICT strategy. The solution must integrate with SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and the WRC intranet, and support RBAC, SSO, and analytics.

#### Requirements
- Proven DKMS deployment experience and multidisciplinary team (solution architects, developers, change managers, PMs).
- End-to-end scope: requirements validation, system design, data migration, collaboration tools, training, QA, and ongoing support.
- Integration with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and intranet; AI-enabled search; metadata/taxonomy; workflows; archiving.
- Security, governance and compliance: RBAC, data encryption, Azure AD SSO, POPIA compliance, audit logs; COIDA coverage.
- Tax & procurement: SARS TCS/PIN, CSD registration; B-BBEE status (EME/other) with supporting certificates.
- PPPFA evaluation: 80/20 price vs. specific goals; emphasis on B-BBEE and black empowerment.
- Documentation: complete, compliant submission; fidelity to bid conditions and confidentiality.

#### How to Apply
- Submission: online via the National Treasury eTender Portal (no physical submissions) by 11:00 on 31 July 2026. See Annex A and B in the RFB (TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-005-2026-27 - KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.pdf).
- Briefing: 01 July 2026 at 10:00; virtual link upon email request (tenders@wrc.org.za, lawrencec@wrc.org.za).
- Questions: in writing to SCM, by 27 July 2026 11:00; responses may be posted on the website.
- Documents to submit: official bid forms (SBD1, SBD7), pricing schedule, tax/CSD/BBBEE details, company/partner information, and any required certifications.
- Registration/eligibility: must comply with tax, CSD, and security requirements; potential security clearances may apply.
- Where to obtain documents: on etenders.gov.za; refer to the attached tender documents for specific formats and formats of responses. (see TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-005-2026-27). 
- Evaluation will combine functionality, price and specific goals (80/20).

## Description

WRC 005-2026/27: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE DIGITISATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (03) YEARS

## Documents

- TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-005-2026-27 - KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.pdf..pdf
- BID OPENING WRC 005 2026 27 – Knowledge Management Services.pdf
- TENDER DOCUMENT WRC 005 2026 27 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1.pdf
- TENDER DOCUMENT WRC 005 2026 27 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.pdf
- BID OPENING WRC 005 2026 27 – Knowledge Management Services.pdf

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## Published on

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- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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